Circular logo for P.H. Behncke Design Studio, a custom cabinetry and woodworking business based in Jackson, MI

Built For Your Space.
Made By Hand. 

Custom cabinetry and woodworking

shaped by experience, guided by purpose, and built to fit the way you live.

Whether you're remodeling a kitchen, adding built-ins to your home office, or dreaming up a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, your space deserves more than off-the-shelf solutions. It deserves craftsmanship that listens first, then builds something that lasts.

Custom woodworking project clamped on a workbench in a cabinet shop in Jackson, Michigan

HOW IT WORKS

01
 Discovery
& Design

It all starts with a conversation. Peter listens, asks the right questions, and reviews your blueprints if you have them. Then he creates a custom plan — designed around how you live and what your space needs.

02
Build
& Craft

Every piece is built by hand in Peter's Jackson, Michigan studio using high-quality materials, efficient hardware, and a detail-oriented mindset. Whether it’s a cabinet, a closet, or a custom piece of furniture, it's made with care.

03
Delivery & Installation

Peter installs everything himself to ensure a perfect fit and lasting performance. On-site adjustments are made with precision so everything looks, feels, and functions exactly as it should.

Member of the P.H. Behncke Design Studio team sanding a custom cabinet panel in their workshop

A CRAFTSMAN’S APPROACH

For Peter H. Behncke, woodworking isn’t just a trade... it’s a craft, a calling, and a conversation. With over 25 years of experience, Peter works closely with homeowners to understand how each cabinet, shelf, or surface will actually be used. He believes beautiful work starts with good questions and results in solutions that are both timeless and personal.

WHAT WE BUILD

  • Kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, and more. Designed to fit your home and style.

  • One-of-a-kind pieces made with care. From dining tables to custom shelving.

  • Breathe new life into old pieces or match new work to what you already love.

  • Applied to cabinetry or furniture surfaces. Always handled with precision.

WHY PEOPLE WORK
WITH PETER

No Pressure. Just Precision.

We take the time to understand your goals, not sell you something you don’t need.

01

Everything is custom - designed to fit your home, your life, and how you move through it.

02

Fit First. Always.

Our shop in Jackson, Michigan is where every project takes shape and where quality never gets rushed.

03

Crafted With Care

Custom cabinet design drawings and woodworking tools used at P.H. Behncke Design Studio

SEE THE WORK.
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.

View real homes and real projects. No templates, no copy-paste solutions.

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING THAT LASTS.

If you’re ready to start a custom project or just want to talk it through, Peter is happy to chat.